2023 Senior Leadership Investiture Ceremony Photos Now Available 📷
2023 Senior Leadership Investiture Ceremony Photos Now Available 📷
We are pleased to share our Senior Leadership Investiture Ceremony photos with you, showcasing our Year 9 Leaders and Year 12 Prefects for Canterbury College in 2023.
These can be found on our Facebook Page HERE. 📷
Enjoy!
National Music Success: 47th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition - Haydn Li
National Music Success: 47th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition - Haydn Li
Our Year 9 student Haydn Li has been selected as a Recitalist in the 47th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition (NYCC).
The NYCC is recognised as the most prestigious competition in Australia for string soloists aged up to 18 years.
It was established by the Queensland Youth Orchestras in 1976 to encourage the development of young Australian string players.
Former winners of the competition include Ray Chen, Richard Tognetti, Emily Sun, Zoe Black and many other professional musicians, who have forged successful national and international careers.
3 Finalists and 4 Recitalists were chosen nationally through a rigorous audition process.
This year, Haydn is one of only two players chosen from Queensland, with all the remaining competitors from New South Wales.
As part of NYCC week (1 - 9 October), Haydn is currently giving an intensive series of recitals, at various venues including: Brisbane Boys College, Brisbane Grammar School, Mansfield State High School, the 4MBS Performance Studio, John Paul College and Somerville House.
This will culminate in a performance at the Old Museum Building THIS Sunday 9 October at 3pm, where Haydn will be joining the Queensland Youth Symphony in the String Sensations concert.
THIS Friday 7 October, Haydn will be giving a recital at John Paul College at 9:30am. #NYCC
IMPORTANT UPDATE: 2022 Canterbury Secondary Interhouse Swimming Carnival | 8:50am – 3:00pm, TOMORROW Thursday 6 October @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre
IMPORTANT UPDATE: 2022 Canterbury Secondary Interhouse Swimming Carnival | 8:50am – 3:00pm, TOMORROW Thursday 6 October @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre
What: 2022 Canterbury Secondary School Interhouse Swimming Carnival!
When: 8:50am – 3:00pm, TOMORROW Thursday 6 October 2022.
Where: Canterbury College Aquatic Centre.
Who: For ALL Our Secondary School Students.
Student Dress Code: House Sports Uniform.
Remember our swimming pool is FULLY HEATED and this annual carnival is a great day of fun interhouse sporting rivalry…
IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE From Our Acting Head Of Secondary School:
Dear Parents/Carers and Secondary Students,
The plan at this stage is to proceed with our Secondary Interhouse Swimming Carnival as scheduled TOMORROW (Thursday).
We remind all students to please come in your House Sports Uniform for the day.
We are monitoring the weather closely and will decide tomorrow (Thursday) morning early, whether to proceed or not, in the event of bad weather.
So we please request ALL students to bring their laptop devices to school, along with any other materials needed for classes, just in case.
These items can be secured in lockers for the day if the swimming carnival proceeds.
If it is cancelled due to wet weather, students will attend regular academic classes for the day.
Kind regards
Mr Tory Mills
Acting Head Of Secondary School
Canterbury College
Principal's Welcome Video For Term 4, 2022
Principal's Welcome Video For Term 4, 2022
Our Principal Mr Dan Walker welcomes the Canterbury community back for Term 4 of 2022, in this video summary of the exciting developments happening around the College, both over the holidays and during this upcoming term. Welcome back everybody!
Canterbury Swimming - College & Taipans Club: ‘Meet & Greet’ Info Evening + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle | 5:15pm – 6:15pm, THIS Tuesday 4 October @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre
Canterbury Swimming - College & Taipans Club: ‘Meet & Greet’ Info Evening + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle | 5:15pm – 6:15pm, THIS Tuesday 4 October @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre
What: Canterbury Swimming - College & Taipans Club: ‘Meet & Greet’ Information Evening + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle!
Come and meet our NEW Canterbury Head Swimming Coach Mr Simon Smith.
When: 5:15pm – 6:15pm, THIS Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Our first day back for Term 4.
Where: Aquatic Centre – Canterbury College.
- Via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- With plenty of onsite parking at our brand new Aquatic Centre carpark!
Who: For ALL current Canterbury Swimming Squad members and their parents/carers and families. | For ALL Canterbury Junior & Secondary School students interested in taking up club swimming and their parents/carers and families.
Hosts: NEW Canterbury Head Swimming Coach Mr Simon Smith & Canterbury Aquatic Centre Staff.
Cost: FREE!
For more information about:
- This ‘Meet & Greet’ Information Evening + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle.
- Joining the Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club.
- Individual & Group Learn-To-Swim Classes.
- Public Lap Swimming & General Public Pool Access returning soon for Summer.
Please contact us: Tel: 07 3299 0900 | Email:
NEW Canterbury Head Swimming Coach Mr Simon Smith – QUICK BIO:
- Fully qualified and accredited Swimming Coach.
- Over 25 years’ experience in Senior Swimming Coach roles in Australia and New Zealand.
- Advanced Coach Accreditation Holder.
- Performance Coaching Certificate.
- Holds Levels 1 & 2 General Coaching Certificates from the Australian Coaching Council.
- Holds Senior First Aid / Resuscitation Certificates, Aust Swim Teacher of Swimming Certificate, and Working With Children Blue Card.
- Expert management of high-quality programs for all swimmers – from junior to the elite level, including Learn-To-Swim programs, and even training Learn-To-Swim instructors and swim coaching staff.
- Has placed swimmers in National Squads, and various swimmers on the New Zealand National Age & Youth Teams to compete internationally, and swimmers attaining Australian & New Zealand National Championships and National records.
Welcome to Canterbury Mr Smith!
Inaugural Canterbury Taipans Girls Firsts Netball Team vs Our Past Students Women's Alumni Netball Team SHOWDOWN!
Inaugural Canterbury Taipans Girls Firsts Netball Team vs Our Past Students Women's Alumni Netball Team SHOWDOWN!
What: Inaugural Canterbury Taipans Girls Firsts Netball Team vs Our Past Students Women's Alumni Netball Team SHOWDOWN!
Our all-conquering 2022 Canterbury Taipans Girls Firsts Netballers vs Our Past Female Student Netballers.
Who will emerge victorious?
Who will Canterbury’s Netball Director Mrs Deanne Hamilton support (in secret)?
Which of our past female netballers (with some ‘young greats’ among them) will register to play?
Come along to find out and enjoy the LIVE ‘night crowd atmosphere’ OR watch our Facebook livestream!
IF YOU are a past female Canterbury alumni graduate and wish to play, please register via email ASAP with your full name/maiden name, mobile number and year of graduation –
Your name will be supplied to Deanne and Grace Hamilton who are helping to assemble the teams.
Please don’t be shy! If the men’s inaugural volleyball event was any indication, this will be a great occasion!
When: 5:30pm – 8:00pm, Tuesday 11 October 2022.
5:30pm – Doors Open | FREE BBQ STARTS | FREE Courtside Snacks.
6:30pm – Match Commences | 4 x Quarters With Breaks.
7:45pm – Match Concludes | Trophy Presentation.
8:00pm – Event Concludes.
Where: The Sports Hall – Canterbury College.
- Via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Plenty of on-site parking available.
Who: ALL Canterbury Years 9-12 Secondary Students | ALL Male & Female Canterbury Past Students Alumni | ALL Parents & Carers Spectators MOST WELCOME!
2022 Canterbury Taipans Girls Firsts Netball Team: TBA.
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Past Canterbury Students Women's Alumni Netball Team: PLEASE REGISTER NOW -
NB: There are no public lead-up training sessions – just bring your ‘game face’ and ‘game skills’ on the night.
Dress Code: Our Years 9-12 Secondary Students – School Uniform. | All Others – Smart Casual.
*FREE BBQ & COURTSIDE SNACKS FROM 5:30PM*
EVENT MUSIC & MC: Mr Michael Brown - Past Student & Current Teacher.
Cost: FREE!
Please come along to cheer on YOUR team of past OR present students, as they go head-to-head in a fight for glory and bragging rights, for the first time ever… This could be epic!
AND enjoy the FREE BBQ after work or school…
Canterbury College And The School Locker Announce Uniforms Price Freeze Until 1 JULY 2023!
Canterbury College And The School Locker Announce Uniforms Price Freeze Until 1 JULY 2023!
Dear Parents & Carers,
With high inflation and rising interest rates putting added financial pressure on our families, we are extremely pleased to announce that Canterbury College, with School Uniform partners The School Locker, have jointly imposed a price freeze on uniform items until 1 JULY 2023!
Both organisations are very happy to deliver this news, after the last two frustrating years of heavily COVID-disrupted production lines and delivery dates beyond our control, for many of our core uniform items.
Thankfully, these are all now largely back in stock, or suitable substitutes have been sourced, with bulk deliveries received across Terms 2 and 3.
Over the past several years, the Uniform Supply Industry has experienced significant cost increases in raw materials, factory production, onshore freight charges, and wage costs for local Australian retail teams.
Every level of the supply chain, including local suppliers, have been passing on these costs to the consumer over this time.
With these adverse conditions in mind, The School Locker holds a service agreement with Canterbury, which allows for annual CPI price increases, to compensate for these added operational expenses.
However, in partnership with Canterbury College leadership, The School Locker has committed to deferring any price increases to the middle of next year and absorbing these higher expenses.
Both parties genuinely understand the difficult economic environment at present, and appreciate the loyalty of our parent body over this year’s transitional period.
So in return, we offer this nine month Canterbury uniform price freeze until 1 JULY 2023, to lend a very practical helping hand.
Kind regards,
Mr Dan Walker Ms Harmony Bonney
Principal Area Manager QLD Metro South
Canterbury College The School Locker
CANTERBURY COLLEGE – CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP
Tel: 07 3299 0925
Email:
Address: Access via the Old Logan Village Road Gates or Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
In-Term Trading Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday: Closed, Weekends: Closed.
THE SCHOOL LOCKER – LOGANHOLME SUPERSTORE
Tel: 07 3440 9701
Email:
Address: Shop 2, 3878 Pacific Highway, Loganholme.
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Thursday: 8:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Sunday: Closed.
ALL PAYMENT METHODS
IN-STORE: EFTPOS, Credit Card or Cash.
ONLINE: Credit Card or BPAY.
Please Note: The campus Uniform Shop does not accept Credit Card payments over the telephone.
ONLINE ORDERS
Online uniform ordering and purchasing is available 24/7.
Online Ordering Canterbury College Quicklink HERE
You can pick up your items at either the campus or Loganholme store in person during opening hours OR have them delivered at an additional cost.
Please advise your preferred pick-up store, plus pick-up date and approximate time, via email –
Please remember to keep the tags and packaging from your new items, just in case an exchange is required.
Second-hand uniforms are not for sale online as there is no refund or exchange on these items.
Happy Shopping!
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Junior School Lost + Found Property Room
Location: Behind the Junior School Administration Office at the High Road carpark.
Open for student and parent/carer access before school, after school, and during school hours on weekdays.
Secondary School Lost + Found Property Room
Location: Inside P Block – the room on the right of P4, opposite P6.
It will be open for 20 minutes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings in-Term from 8:00am - 8:20am for students to access.
Rina Leapai will supervise the room during this time.
If students need to access the room at any other time, they can contact their Head of House or Rina Leapai at the Secondary Administration Office.
Students can only access the room with staff supervision.
Parents and carers can also contact Rina Leapai at the Secondary Administration Office to arrange a visit - | 07 3299 0843
Canterbury remains acutely aware that parents and carers spend hard-earned money on school uniforms each year, and hopes this dedicated room will help reunite all lost items with their rightful owners, especially during these tougher economic times.
Letter Received @ Canterbury College From QLD Minister For Transport & Main Roads Mr Mark Bailey MP
Letter Received @ Canterbury College From QLD Minister For Transport & Main Roads Mr Mark Bailey MP
Dear Principal,
In a world-first road safety initiative, new speed camera technology will soon target speeding drivers at selected school zones and roadworks sites across Queensland.
The pilot will involve speed cameras deployed in flashing school zone signs at a number of schools, which have been selected based on a risk assessment, conducted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Selected schools will be notified before installation commences, and additional signage will be installed prior, advising of speed camera enforcement in the area.
Speeding continues to be one of the main contributing factors in deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
We know school children are among our most vulnerable road users.
This speed camera pilot will act as a deterrent to drivers, with fines and demerit points to be issued to those who fail to slow down.
These fines are used to fund important road safety initiatives and education across Queensland.
The message of QRSW this year is that 'road safety starts with me'.
This is particularly relevant to drivers and riders around school zones.
Everyone has a role in keeping our roads safe, and it is imperative drivers reduce their speed to the signed 40 km/h speed limit, and be aware of activity by young children on or near the road.
Research has consistently shown a link between camera enforcement and reductions in speed-related fatalities and serious injuries.
Sites selected for the cameras have been chosen based on suitability for the program, primarily from reported and recorded speeding behaviour.
Depending on the outcome of the pilot, the initiative may be expanded to additional schools across the state.
The cameras will only operate during the designated times on the flashing school zone signs, and drivers who do the right thing and slow down have nothing to worry about.
I would appreciate if you could please share information on this road safety pilot with your school’s parents and carers.
Any questions about this new speed camera technology, targeting speeding drivers at selected school zones and roadworks sites across Queensland, can be directed to TMR by email at or telephone on 07 3066 2835.
TMR will be pleased to assist.
Yours sincerely,
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads
Canterbury College & Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce - Business Network Twilight Event | 5-7:30pm Friday 14 October @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre Pool Deck
Canterbury College & Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce - Business Network Twilight Event | 5-7:30pm Friday 14 October @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre Pool Deck
What: Canterbury College & Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce: Business Network Twilight Event.
When: 5:00pm – 7:30pm, Friday 14 October 2022.
Where: Canterbury College – Canterbury Taipans Aquatic Centre: Pool Deck Area.
- Please Use Sports Precinct Gate, Via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Follow The Signs | Plenty Of Onsite Parking.
Who: For Canterbury Business Network Members, Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce Members, Canterbury’s Hephaestus Entrepreneur Society Students.
If you wish to join our fast-growing Canterbury Business Network, please REGISTER HERE by advertising your business online with us.
OR please contact:
Mr Greg Wacker – Head of Leadership and Community, Canterbury College.
Tel: 0437 699 840 | Email:
Features:
- Delicious hot and cold cocktail finger food.
- Tea, coffee, juices, soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Live music.
There will be a short presentation by Year 12 Hephaestus Entrepreneur Society students Ava Sanderson and Imogen Crawford about their recent involvement in the Young Business Leaders Program.
Cost: $15 Per Head.
RSVP: By 11:59pm Tuesday 11 October 2022 via this Humanitix BOOKING WEBLINK HERE.
Dress Code: Smart Casual OR Business Attire.
This is a special networking event brought to you by: Canterbury College | CELL | Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce | Hephaestus Entrepreneur Society.
2023 Canterbury College Student Withdrawals - Official Notice Period Closes 11:59pm Friday 7 October 2022
2023 Canterbury College Student Withdrawals - Official Notice Period Closes 11:59pm Friday 7 October 2022
Dear Parents & Carers,
We take this opportunity to remind our families, that to avoid a term’s fees being charged, one term’s notice MUST be provided by families withdrawing their children from Canterbury College.
Therefore, if your child or children are NOT returning to Canterbury in 2023, the last date that notice can be provided to us, to avoid incurring a term’s fees being charged is 11:59pm Friday 7 October 2022.
Please email our College Registrar Mrs Debbie Milne, with any notice of withdrawal, including either Mrs Michelle Leftwich (Head of Junior School) or Mr Tory Mills (Acting Head of Secondary School) in your email as relevant.
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This is a long-standing part of our enrolment process, and allows us to make offers to new families on our waiting lists in a timely fashion, before the commencement of a new school term.
Thank you for your consideration...
Kind regards
Admissions Team
Canterbury College